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REHBERG v. PAULK, 566 U.S. 356 (2012)

Issues: Absolute Immunity, Civil Rights Act of 1871, Grand Juries

132 S.Ct. 1497 (2012) Charles A. REHBERG, Petitioner v. James P. PAULK. No. 10-788.Supreme Court of United States. Argued November 1, 2011.Decided April 2, 2012. Headnotes CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1871 — Grand Jury Witness — Absolute Immunity from Suit. A witness in a grand jury proceeding is entitled to same absolute immunity from suit […]

Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9 (1991)

Issues: 1983 Claim, Absolute Immunity

502 U.S. 9 112 S.Ct. 286 116 L.Ed.2d 9 Raymond MIRELES v. Howard WACO. No. 91-311. Oct. 21, 1991. Headnotes: Immunity from suit — Actions taken in judicial capacity:?Actions of a judge in ordering police to seize and bring respondent attorney into courtroom when he failed to appear for calling of calendar were taken in […]